6 month remote contract with high probability of extension

Solutions Architect, Cyber Security (SOAR)

Key Initiatives

- Segregated security levels for staff, including access zoning, role-based controls, and separation of duties
- Vulnerability management and backlog reduction, including prioritization, remediation workflows, and reporting
- Application whitelisting across endpoints and critical systems
- AI-driven automated defense and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) capabilities

Responsibilities

- Design target-state security architectures that cover identity and access, network segmentation, endpoint protection, and monitoring for IT and OT environments
- Develop solution designs, reference architectures, and integration patterns for the initiatives above
- Translate business and security requirements into explicit technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and design documentation
- Assess current-state controls and tooling, identify gaps, and recommend remediation options with trade-offs and cost implications
- Build and maintain the multi-year cybersecurity architecture roadmap, sequencing dependencies and risks with the Project Manager
- Define the SOAR and automated defense architecture, including playbook design, data sources, integration with SIEM and ticketing platforms, and human-in-the-loop controls for AI-driven decisions
- Provide architecture governance, review vendor proposals and designs, and ensure alignment with client standards and regulatory obligations
- Support the design of vulnerability management processes and tooling,



including prioritization by risk and exposure
- Mentor internal staff and document designs to support handover and long-term ownership

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience designing security architectures for enterprise environments, ideally including operational technology or critical infrastructure
- Hands-on knowledge of identity and access management, network segmentation, endpoint security, and security monitoring
- Experience with application control or whitelisting solutions
- Experience with SOAR platforms or security automation, and familiarity with SIEM concepts
- Strong understanding of common frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, IEC 62443, or CIS Controls
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to executive and technical audiences

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or [email protected] to make arrangements.

If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Ateko please email our Human Resources team at [email protected]

Ateko

Derek Weber - Senior Recruiter [email protected]

📌 Solution Architect Cyber Security (SOAR experience) (Canada)
🏢 Ateko, backed by Bell Canada
📍 Canada